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Autoland Toyota Chrysler Jeep Dodge Springfieldand Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union Support The Valerie Fund

Charitable Giving, Press release for The Valerie Fund

Autoland Toyota Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Maplecrest Ford Lincoln support The Valerie Fund.

Autoland Proudly Supports the Valerie Fund

Autoland Toyota Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Springfield, NJ is a proud supporter of the Valerie Fund and its mission to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.

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Autoland President, Mark Montenero first came to know about the Valerie Fund several years ago and has been involved ever since. “These kids just pull at your heart strings and to be able to help them is truly an honor. As a family man, I cannot imagine what it would feel like to have a sick child and the fact

that this organization resides here in our community is a truly a God Send for so many. It is such a blessing and I am proud to help and will continue to do so for as long as I am able.”

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To learn more about Mark Montenero and Autoland of Springfield, NJ please visit:

http://www.1800autoland.com/

Franchised automotive retailers throughout New Jersey have signed up to participate in this incredible campaign donating $5 for every new and used car sold now through October 31, 2016. In conjunction with this campaign, participating dealership customers will have a chance enter a sweepstakes to win a new car.

Following a very successful two year campaign, franchised auto retailers from across New Jersey are again partnering with The Valerie Fund to raise money for thousands of children with cancer and blood disorders. The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign will also highlight the incredible work auto retailers do in communities throughout New Jersey.

The Valerie Fund has supported comprehensive health care services for children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976. The seven Valerie Fund Centers and treat more than 5,000 patients annually and are located in major hospitals in New Jersey, our newest center in St. Joseph’s in Paterson opened in July. The Valerie Fund treats the medical, emotional, social, and developmental needs of children with cancer and has a staff of counselors, psychologists, and specialists who treat the entire family.

“We were astounded by the generosity New Jersey auto dealerships have exhibited for the children of The Valerie Fund. The $1.3 million raised over the last two years has allowed us to expand our services to treat our children and families. We are thankful for the continued support for a 2016 New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign” said Bunny Flanders, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Valerie Fund.

For more information and an updated list of participating dealership locations, please visit the New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign website at http://www.njautoretailersunite.com.

About The Valerie Fund:

Established in 1976, in memory of Valerie Goldstein, The Valerie Fund’s mission is to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders. The Valerie Fund Children’s Centers comprise the largest network of healthcare facilities for children with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey, and one of the largest in the nation. There are seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers providing caring, comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient health care to more than 4,000 children and their families each year.

Contacts:

Bunny Flanders, Director of Marketing and Communications

The Valerie Fund

2101 Millburn Ave.

Maplewood, NJ 07040

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